Last Sunday After The Epiphany

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King NORTHERN BAHAMAS ARCHDEACONRY

Freeport’s First Church Established 1962

Rector: The Rev’d. Canon Norman Lightbourne, B.Th. Assistant Curate: The Rev’d. Fr. Colin Saunders, B.Sc., M.Div. Assisting Priest: The Rev’d. Canon Curtis Robinson, Cert. Ed., L.Th.,M.A. J.P. Organist: Stephanie Seymour, B.Sc. M.Ed Assistant Organist: Noivil Smith Office: (242) 352-5255 Email: ctkfreeport@gmail.com ● East Atlantic Dr. & Pioneer’s Way P.O. Box F-40087, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas Rector’s Residence: (242) 602-0590 Rector’s Email: ndlightbourne@outlook.com

2024 Diocesan Theme: “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY” Scripture: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…God saw all that had been made and it was very good.” Genesis 1: 1,31

Last Sunday After The Epiphany

11th February 2024

Diocesan Theme Prayer: Almighty and generous God, You are the Creator and Giver of all that is good. We thank you and praise you for the beauty of the earth, for our work, our families, our loved ones and all of the gifts which we have been given. By your grace may we show gratitude by sharing what we have received, always mindful that in serving others we are serving You. Guided by that same grace help us to be good stewards, who care for your earth, and who work to preserve it for future generations. We remain grateful for your constant love, for the gift of your Son Jesus Christ, and the presence of your Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Corporate Communion of the Anglican Church Men Today’s Celebrants Canon Norman Lightbourne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 a.m.

Canon Curtis Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.

The Preparation Processional Hymn # 99. . . . . . . . . . . . “Earth Has Many A Noble City” 1. Earth has many a noble city; Bethl'hem, thou dost all excel: Out of thee the Lord from heaven Came to rule His Israel.

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2. Fairer than the sun at morning Was the star that told His birth, To the world its God announcing Seen in fleshly form on earth.

Eastern sages at His cradle 4. Sacred gifts of mystic meaning: Make oblations rich and rare; Incense doth their God disclose, See them give in deep devotion Gold the King of kings proclaimeth, Gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Myrrh His sepulchre foreshows.

5. Jesu, whom the Gentiles worshipped At Thy glad Epiphany, Unto Thee with God the Father And the Spirit glory be. Amen.

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Introit Hymn # 100. . . . . . . . . . “Hail, Thou Source Of Every Blessing” 1. Hail, thou Source of every blessing, 2.

Sovereign Father of mankind!

Gentiles now, thy grace possessing, In thy courts admission find.

3. Now revealed to eastern sages, See the star of mercy shine, Mystery hid in former ages, Mystery great of love divine.

Once far off, but now invited, We approach thy sacred throne; In thy covenant united, Reconciled, redeemed, made one.

4. Hail, thou universal Saviour!

Gentiles now their offerings bring, In thy temple seek thy favour, Jesu Christ, our Lord and King.

Opening Sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 98 “For the God who said, “Out of darkness light shall shine,” has caused His light to shine in our hearts, the light which is knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6

Opening Acclamation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 101 President: All:

Blessèd be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alleluia. Alleluia.

And blessèd be His Kingdom now and forever. Amen.

Alleluia. Alleluia.

Collect For Purity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 101 All:

Almighty God, to You all hearts are open, all desires known, and from You no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your Holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Kyrie & Gloria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 102 All:

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.

Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy.

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.

President: All:

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth. Lord, God heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, we worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the 3

right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For You alone are the Holy One; You alone are the Lord: You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect for the Last Sunday After The Epiphany O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Ministry of the Word The First Lesson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Kings 2:1-12 Reader:

A Reading from the Second Book of Kings.

When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.’ But Elisha said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.’ So they went down to Bethel. 3The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, ‘Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?’ And he said, ‘Yes, I know; keep silent.’ 4 Elijah said to him, ‘Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.’ But he said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.’ So they came to Jericho. 5The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, ‘Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?’ And he answered, ‘Yes, I know; be silent.’ 6Then Elijah said to him, ‘Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.’ But he said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.’ So the two of them went on. 7Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. 8Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground. 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.’ Elisha said, ‘Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.’

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He responded, ‘You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.’ 11As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. 12Elisha kept watching and crying out, ‘Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!’ But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

Reader: All:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50:1-6 1. The LORD, the God of gods, has spoken; * he has called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.

2. Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, * God reveals himself in glory.

3. Our God will come and will not keep silence; * before him there is a consuming flame, and round about him a raging storm.

4. He calls the heavens and the earth from above * to witness the judgment of his people.

5. "Gather before me my loyal followers, * those who have made a covenant with me and sealed it with sacrifice."

6. Let the heavens declare the rightness of his cause; * for God himself is judge.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning , is now, and shall be forever. Amen.

The Second Lesson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Reader:

A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. 6For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness’, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Reader: All:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. 5

Gradual Hymn # 788. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “’Tis Good, Lord To Be Here” 1. 'Tis good, Lord, to be here!

2. ‘Tis good, Lord to be here, Thy glory fills the night; Thy beauty to behold, Thy face and garments, like the sun, Where Moses and Elijah stand, Shine with unborrowed light.

Thy messengers of old.

3. Fulfiller of the past, Promise of things to be, We hail thy body glorified, And our redemption see.

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Before we taste of death, We see thy kingdom come; We fain would hold the vision bright And make this hill our home.

5. 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Yet we may not remain; But since thou bidst us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain.

The Holy Gospel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark 9:2-9 Gospellor: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.

Gospellor: A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark.

All: Glory to Christ our Saviour.

Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ 6He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!’ 8Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. 9As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

Gospellor: This is the Gospel of Christ.

All: Praise to Christ our Lord.

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Anthem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Choir Blessing of the Children Hymn . . . . . . . . “This Little Light Of Mine” 1. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

2. Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine; Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine; Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

3. Don't let Satan blow it out! I'm going to let it shine; Don't let Satan blow it out! I'm going to let it shine; Don't let Satan blow it out! I'm going to let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

4. Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine; Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine; Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine; Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Devotional Hymn # 852. . . . . . . . . . . .“Spirit Of The Living God” Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; break me, melt me, mould me, fill me; spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Sermon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Rector The Nicene Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 104 Prayers of the People— Form F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 115 Act of Penitence and Absolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 123/124 President:

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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President: All:

Let us therefore confess our sins.

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name. Amen.

President:

Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

All:

The Greeting of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 124/125 President: All:

President: All:

We are the body of Christ. By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, and have all been made to drink of the one Spirit.

Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common life.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Greeting Of Peace Hymn # 296. . . . . . . .“There’s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

The Liturgy of the Eucharist 1st Offertory Hymn # 97 . . . . . . . . . “As With Gladness Men Of Old” 1. As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee.

2. As with joyful steps they sped, Saviour, to thy lowly bed, There to bend the knee before Thee whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy-seat.

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3. As they offered gifts most rare At thy cradle rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee our heavenly King.

4. Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way, And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide.

5. In the heavenly country bright Need they no created light; Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down; There for ever may we sing Alleluias to our King.

Offertory Prayer—Form B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 126 Celebrant: Father, All: We offer You these gifts which You have given us; this bread, this wine, this money. With them we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through Your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all Your people become channels of Your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

2nd Offertory Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”O How I Love Jesus” 1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; it sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth.

Refrain:

O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, because he first loved me!

2. It tells me of a Savior's love, who died to set me free; it tells me of his precious blood, the sinner's perfect plea.

3. It tells of one whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe; who in each sorrow bears a part that none can bear below.

The Sursum Corda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 126 Proper Preface—Epiphany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 127 9

The Eucharistic Prayer—Form E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 142 The Lord’s Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 144 The Breaking of The Bread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 145 The Invitation—Form B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 146 The Agnus Dei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 147

Communion Hymns Hymn # 521 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Have Thine Own Way, Lord!”

1. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!

Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.

Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still.

2. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!

Search me and try me, Master, today!

Purer than snow, Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence humbly I bow.

3. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!

Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!

Power, all power, surely is Thine!

Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.

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Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!

Hold o’er my being absolute sway!

Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me.

Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “ Rise Up, O Men Of God!”

ACM Hymn

1. Rise up, O men of God! 2. Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things, His kingdom tarries long: Give heart and soul and mind and strength Bring in the day of brotherhood, To serve the King of kings.

And end the night of wrong.

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3. Rise up, O men of God! The Church for you doth wait, Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up and make her great.

4. Lift high the cross of Christ!

Tread where His feet have trod; As brothers of the Son of Man Rise up, O men of God!

Hymn # 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Brightest And Best” 1. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid, Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.

2. Cold on His cradle the dew-drops are shining, Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Savior of all.

3. Say, shall we yield Him in costly devotion, Odors of Edom and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?

4. Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would His favor secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.

5. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid, Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.

Devotional # 612 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “O Jesu, Blessèd Lord To Thee” 1. O Jesu, blessèd Lord, to thee my heartfelt thanks forever be, Who hast so lovingly bestowed on me thy body and thy blood.

2. Break forth, my soul, for joy and say, What wealth is come to me today My Saviour dwells within me now; how blest am I! How good art thou!

Amen.

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Post Communion Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 148 All:

Eternal God and Heavenly Father, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you, and all persons in you, with gladness and singleness of heart, through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 150 Response:

Amen. {Threefold at 10:00 a.m.}

Dismissal: All:

Go in peace and serve the Lord.

In the Name of Christ. Amen.

Recessional Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “When Peace Like A River” 1. When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul."

Refrain:

It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul.

2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control: That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed his own blood for my soul.

3. My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

4. O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend; Even so, it is well with my soul.

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Reflection “He was transfigured before them.” Mark 9:2 Have you ever wondered why Jesus was transfigured? He never announced it.

His apostles never suspected it. The event was never repeated. So why did he do it? Let’s look at a bigger picture to try to get some answers.

From the day he first called them, Jesus showed his disciples that he had come from God. He performed many miracles. He taught with authority. He revealed God’s mercy. Then when he asked them, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah” (Mark 8:29).

This was a breakthrough moment. The disciples were beginning to believe in Jesus, but their faith still needed to grow. They still didn’t understand what kind of Messiah Jesus was. They didn’t understand that he had to die—or that they had to take up the cross as well (Mark 8:31-35).

So the Transfiguration proved that Jesus wasn’t just another prophet of God; he was God’s Son! It also showed that even though Jesus had to die, he would also rise to a glory beyond their imagining.

God transfigured Jesus as a way of strengthening the disciples—and all of us as well. It was a moment of encouragement before they started their journey to Jerusalem, the place of the cross. But more than this, the Transfiguration gives us a glimpse of the glory that Jesus had before coming to earth, the same glory that he now enjoys as he sits on his heavenly throne. And even more than this, the Transfiguration is a promise for us. It reveals the glory that awaits each of us at the end of our lives—if we remain faithful to the Lord.

We are all works in progress. We all have our flaws. But we are also being “transfigured” day after day. So accept Jesus’ invitation. Follow him, and you’ll be changed “from glory to glory” as your faith continues to grow (2 Corinthians 3:18).

“Here I am, Lord, ready to do your will. Fill me with your grace. Let me know your transforming power.”

Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 Psalm 116:10, 15-19 Romans 8:31-34 Source: The Word Among Us

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Remember In Prayer

THE SICK AND CONFINED OF THE PARISH PRAYER FOR THE SICK Lord Jesus Christ, in the days of your flesh, the sick were brought to you for healing: hear us as we now bring to you in our prayers those who are ill, in body or in mind.

May your presence be with them to relieve suffering and distress and to restore them to fullness of life, for your great love’s sake. Amen.

MEMBERS: Henry Adderley Patsy Adderley Netha Armbrister Charmayne Albury Princess Astwood Emily Beneby Charisse Bowe Cecil Brown Deborah Brown Etoil Burrows Kelly Burrows Maxine Burrows Kevin Carroll Brenda Cheong Edward Claude Cindy Cordero Roselyn Darville Louise Deveaux Donald Dorsett James Dorsett Wellington Edgecombe Bill Evans (New Zealand) Olga Feaster Catherine Forbes Ann Francis Prince Francis Gloria Goodridge Basil Greene Theron ‘Ty” Hepburn Collins Hield Irene Ingraham

Harriet Baby Johnson Patrice Johnson Shikara Johnson Enza Jones Barbara Knowles Marion Lewis Shirley Mather Kenwood Feaster-Maycock Lily Maycock Michello McKenzie Catherine McKenzie Taniska McKenzie Cynthia Pierre Franklyn Pratt Linda Reckley Eloise Roberts Joel Roberts Larry J. Robinson Nellie Robinson Sylvia Rolle Willard Rutherford Laurie Eneas-Saunders Selina Sawyer Sasha Sawyer Arthur Sherman Naomi Seymour Bateman Smith Lenworth Smith Miriam Strachan Rudy Stubbs Anne Woodman

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B irthd ays & Wedding Anniversaries Prayer On A Birthday Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be; strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when they are discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may the peace of God which passes all understanding abide with them on the anniversary of their birth, and all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Parish Family’s birthday greetings go out to the following persons:

7th February 11th February 12th February 13th February 14th February 15th February

16th February 17th February

Laketha Munroe Perry Ferguson, Shameka Major, Ricarla Neely, Ruth Russell Lottie Strachan Christine Bain-Pinder, Jamaal Carey, Tyrone Paul, Kathier Duncombe Henry Johnson, Jack Thompson Catherine McKenzie, Susan Rolle, Shantia Johnson, Stephen Adderley Sonovia Cooper, Andrea Moxey, Saliyah Rolle, Shinell Green Lesley Baptista, Valerie Brown, Levi Johnson, Robert Cartwright Darlene Gibson, Omar Rolle, Valencia Joachim, Monica Mosley Gabriel Silver, Rickyia Poitier, Jessicka Roger Maria Thompson, Mary Joseph, Elcane Corneille Bradie Duncombe, Eleanor Dorsett, Peterson Knowles Jeanniemae Hepburn, Cordero Armbrister, Junnette Laing Danielle Francis, Gabriella Saunders Victor Forbes, Fritzgerald Cambridge, Maya Moore, Antonio Fowler Christina Marshall

Prayer On An Anniversary Heavenly Father, we give thee heartfelt thanks, for those who are celebrating the anniversary of being joined together in Holy Matrimony. May your blessings continually be upon them and may they know your mercy. We thank you for their love which has deepened with the passing days and for the joys of family life and home. Renew your blessing upon them, always, we beseech Thee, may they daily renew their love and loyalty, and allow the Holy Spirit to strengthen them to remain faithful to You and each other all their days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Parish family anniversary greetings go out to the following couples:

12th February 15th February 16th February

Sheldon & Irene Munnings Jason & Barbara Thompson Marcian & Melody Levarity Ashley & Denise Pinder Martin & Mineria Martin David & Rosa Mae Bain Victor & Pauline Wells 15

A warm welcome is extended to all visitors who are worshipping with us today. We invite you to be an active participant in the service. Again, welcome, and may God richly bless you. A special welcome is extended to members of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity who are worshipping with us today at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

Our sympathy and the assurance of our prayers are extended to:  Dr. Andrew Taylor on the loss of his grandmother, Ruth Melverna Wong  Donna Martin and Gloria Forbes on the loss of their aunt, Abina McKenzie  Elizabeth Carey and family on the loss of her cousin, Inspector Tomas McIntosh  Peter and Ellamae Turnquest and family on the loss of her father, Lealon Jones Sr. May their souls rest in peace.

Flowers on the altar today are given by Donna, Trista and Kristi Martin in loving memory of Elon ‘Sonny’ Martin and baby Lètrae Martin.

A special thank you is extended to Christ The King Church family for all your love, support, condolences, and words of encouragement during our time of bereavement. ~ Emmanuel & Alisa Stubbs & Family A special thank you to my dear parishioners at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King for electing me to serve on the Parish's vestry.

Thank God for each of you, for demonstrating your faith and confidence in my ability to represent God, this Church and you.

It is my prayer that God continues to bless each of you as we continue to “Proclaim Christ As King And Share Him With Others” ~ Kimberley Darville-Outten All are encouraged to end the Lord’s Day with Solemn Evensong, Homily & Prayers at 5:30 p.m.

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Lenten Reflections Booklet

We are pleased to announce that once again, members of our congregation were asked to contribute to a Lenten Reflections Booklet to help us in our journey toward Easter. The entire congregation is invited to support this effort by purchasing a copy of the booklet at a donation of $5.00. Booklets may be purchased from the ushers or the Parish Office.

2024

Small Group

meetings resume on

Monday, 12th February at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting ID:

via ZOOM 874 718 3070 Passcode:

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Topic: “Victory In Spiritual Warfare: The Breastplate of Righteousness”

Dr. Evans explains how the inner righteousness given in Christ relates to our outer expression of righteousness. Both elements serve to protect our heart.

Join us for Bible Study Tuesday, 13th February At 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM. Meeting ID: Passcode:

874 718 3070 bible Altar Server Awards All are encouraged to make a special effort to close out the Lord’s day in the Lord’s house on Sunday 18th February at 5:30 p.m. The altar servers awards will be given at this service. All current altar servers are required to attend this service.

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Prayer · Fasting · Almsgiving “Lent should be observed as a time for self examination and repentance by prayer, fasting, self-denial and by spending more time reading a reflecting on Holy Scriptures.”

As Lent is a solemn and penitential season in the Anglican Church, it is an appropriate practice to wear dark clothing during Lent. This includes the work-place.

A S H W E D N E S DAY at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King

Wednesday 14th February is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Solemn and Penitential Season of Lent. It is a Day of Obligation for all Anglicans. Each Anglican should be present at a Mass and receive the Imposition of Ashes.

There will be three (3) Services on Ash Wednesday at the parish as follows: 6:00 a.m.

Mass and Imposition of Ashes

9:00 a.m.

Mass and Imposition of Ashes

Noon

Mass and Imposition of Ashes

The Anglican Diocese Of The Bahamas And The Turks & Caicos Islands

Lenten Mission 2024

For The Beauty of The Earth

Environmental Stewardship in the 21st Century Wednesday 14th February-Friday 16th February | 7:00 p.m. nightly The Church of The Ascension Missioner: The Rev’d Dr. John Rogers Rector, St. George’s Parish Church, Barbados 18

of the Theme:

For The Beauty Of The Earth All members are expected to be present each week at the Special Service of Stations of the Cross, held every Tuesday night beginning Tuesday, 20th February at 5:30 p.m. The service traces the agony of Jesus as He suffered and died for our sins. We should make a special effort to bring the entire family for these services.

The Stations will be led by the following organizations each week: 20th February 27th February 5th March 12th March 19th March 26th March

A.C.W. A.C.M. Choir and Usher Board Altar Guild and St. Luke’s Ministry Parish Vestry Pulse Youth Ministries

“He was led like a lamb to the slaughter: And like a sheep that before its shearers is mute, so He opened not His mouth.”

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Calling all parents, grandparents, godparents, and guardians!

Lighthouse Kids (formally Sunday School)

Meets this and every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. #bethelight The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King

“Let the little children come.”

Honouring Past Governors: Debbie Archer, Anita Doherty (Deceased), Jethlyn Burrows, Sonia Williams Antoinette Carroll, Ethel Laing and Karen Ferguson-Bain

Sunday, 3rd March, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The Foster B. Pestaina Centre Tickets: $35 20

DAY/DATE

This Week In Our Parish

ACTIVITY TIME Mass & Sermon 7:00 a.m.

Sunday 11th Feb. Mass & Sermon 10:00 a.m.

Solemn Evensong, Homily & Prayers 5:30 p.m.

ACM Super Bowl Party 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.

Monday 12th Feb. Small Group Meeting—ZOOM 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 13th Feb. Bible Study—ZOOM 6:30 p.m.

Mass & Imposition of Ashes 6:00 a.m.

Wednesday 14th Feb. Mass & Imposition of Ashes 9:00 a.m.

Mass & Imposition of Ashes Noon Thursday 15th Feb. Mass 12:15 p.m.

Mass 9:30 a.m.

Friday 16th Feb. Joshua Generation/ CYM 6:30 p.m.

Funeral Service for James ‘Jim’ White 10:00 a.m.

Saturday 17th Feb. Funeral Service for Shantel Shavon Cartwright 2:00 p.m.

Lectors For Next Sunday, 18th February, 2024 First Sunday In Lent Liturgical Colour: Purple Readings 1st Lesson

Genesis 9:8-17

7:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Wynelle Goodridge

Altar Guild

Psalm

25:1-9

2nd Lesson

1 Peter 3:18-22

LaSarah Pinder

Gospel Prayers of the People

Altar Guild

Mark 1:9-15 Form H

Lay Reader

Altar Guild

Solemn Evensong, Sermon and Benediction The First Lesson

Deuteronomy 8:1-10 **********

Psalm 114,115

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The Second Lesson

John 12:44-50 ***********

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR WEEK ENDING: SAT. 17TH FEBRUARY Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Sunday, 11th February

Psalms 148, 149, 150 Ecclesiasticus 48:1-11 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Psalms 114, 115 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Luke 9:18-27

Monday, 12th February

Psalm 25 Proverbs 27:1-6, 10-12 Philippians 2:1-13

Psalms 9, 15 Deuteronomy 6:10-15 John 18:15-18, 25-27 Shrove Tuesday

Tuesday, 13th February

Psalms 26, 28 Proverbs 30:1-4, 24-33 Philippians 3:1-11

Psalms 36, 39 Deuteronomy 6:16-25 John 18:28-38

Ash Wednesday/Fast Day Wednesday, 14th February

Psalms 95, 32, 143 Amos 5:6-15 Hebrews 12:1-14

Psalms 102, 130 Jonah 3:1-4:11 Luke 18:9-14

Thomas Bray, Priest and Missionary, 1730 Thursday, 15th February Friday, 16th February

Saturday, 17th February

Psalm 37:1-18 Habakkuk 3:1-10, 16-18 Philippians 3:12-21

Psalm 37:19-42 Deuteronomy 7:6-11 John 17:1-8

Psalms 95, 31 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Philippians 4:1-9

Psalm 35 Deuteronomy 7:12-16 John 17:9-19

Psalms 30, 32 Ezekiel 39:21-29 Philippians 4:10-20

Psalms 42, 43 Deuteronomy 7:17-26 John 17:20-26

Ora Pro {Latin meaning “Pray For”} Let us pray for all of our ordinands and our seminarians at Codrington College, Barbados and abroad as they seek to discern their call to the ordained ministry.

Seminarians: Tristan Lockhart, Anatol Munnings-Ferguson, Jamal Turnquest, Astier Dean, Joshua Davis, Lamar Nottage, Preston Pinder, Tiffany Hall-Sweeting, Kenneth Knowles, Austin Meadows and Damien White 22

Beloved Cloud Elijah Elisha James

Jesus John Moses Mountain Peter

Prophets Rabbi Transfiguration White 23

The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King Anglican/Episcopal VESTRY MEMBERS Rector’s Warden: Cecil Thompson Rector’s Warden Jr.: Clifford Storr People’s Warden: Zaccheus Smith People’s Warden Jr: Adelaide Pinder Treasurer: Maxwell Sweeting Vestry Secretary: Jethlyn Burrows Elected 2023-2025

Elected 2024-2026

Appointed

Carla Brown-Roker

Diane Wildgoose

DeCarlo Sweeting

Harold McPhee, J.P.

Genesta Jackson

Dion McKinney

Jethlyn Burrows

Kimberley Outten

Marcia Coleby

Leroy Seymour

Neville Brennen

Maxwell Sweeting

EX-OFFICIO VESTRY MEMBERS A.C.W. Mavis Ward A.C.M. Dr. Gregory Swann Altar Guild Lynn Austin St. Luke’s Ministry Euletha Strachan Choir Barbara Thompson Youth Ministries Lyndsay Dawn Adderley Parishioners and friends are advised that Online contributions may be sent to: Bank: Bank of The Bahamas Account Name: Christ the King Church Account # 1350000730 Account Type: Checking Transit # 159 Branch: Freeport

Facebook & YouTube The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King Instagram Procathedral_christtheking

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